Architecture

Instructor: Margarita Gonzalez
Total Seats Available: 18
Grade Levels: 10-12th
This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level architectural drafting positions or advanced studies. Students use current industry AutoCad (2D Computer Aided Drafting), Revit (Building Information Modeling), and SketchUp (Surface Modeling) to design homes and create construction documents, presentation drawings and models.
Specific Success Criteria
Students will be enrolled in college credit for this course. This allows them to qualify for both an industry certification and college certification through the course.
Students will be required to work both independently and in groups to accomplish industry tasks.
Students will be required to do self guided work, sometimes with minimal instruction to build their critical thinking skills.
Students will work with both digital drafting software, modeling and hand drafting techniques. Expect a high volume of in-class work.
Students are willing to develop confidence in public speaking and presentations to professional external panels.
Students are willing to participate in internships during the semester or summer.
Students are expected to solve real life problems. Therefore, math skills and proficiency in language management, whether in English or another world language, are required.
Academic Plan
Program Length: Four Semesters Program Times: AM: 8:20-10:35
High School Credits: 15 Elective Credits (per semester)
Related Careers: Solar Installer, Project Manager, Urban Planner, Landscape Designer, Green Building Design

Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
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CTE Intro to Drafting and Design Concepts A (HS Credit) | CTE Intro to Drafting and Design Concepts B (HS Credit) | CTE Introduction to Technical Drawing B (HS Credit) | CTE Industrial Design 1A (HS Credit) |
Industry Certification = AutoDesk CAD and or REVIT Architecture
Capstone completion: Capstone can be achieved in 4 semesters (either completion of all college coursework or pass industry certification).
For part-time enrollment: speak with your school counselor or CEC Counselor, Email Zachary Williams.